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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.16, 1,180.58 and 300.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.16, 1,180.58 and 300.04 is: 450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.16 : 1,180.58 = 300.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.16/1,180.58 = 300.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.16x = 1,180.58 × 300.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.16x = 354,221.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,221.22/787.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.00

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